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Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 40252
Mineral:Dioptase on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Brilliant emerald-green dioptase crystals up to 11 mm long on colorless rhombohedral calcite crystals up to 1 mm. Excellent color, transparency and luster.
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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